Oscar de la Renta · 2008
Soft Amber
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
Fresh mandarin zest dusted with soft powder
Scent Notes
Floral
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About This Perfume
Soft Amber by Oscar de la Renta is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Soft Amber was launched in 2008. Top notes are Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Iris and Patchouli; base note is Amber. This feminine fragrance by Oscar de la Renta Soft Oriental was presented as summer fragrance of 2008 (available since July 2008). The limited edition is composed of Italian mandarin, pink pepper combined with iris and patchouli rounded with amber which gives warmth to the whole composition. The fragrance is available as 60ml edt.
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Oscar de la Renta is an American designer heritage house, founded 1965, with a feminine, floral-and-powdery fragrance identity. Families lean fresh (12), floral (5) and gourmand (6). Prices sit in the accessible designer band, about $24 to $120, most core pieces near $70. Top accords are floral, sweet, citrus, powdery and fruity. Standout live picks: Oscar Bamboo (lime and bamboo leaves with soft floral musk, $60), Ruby Velvet (soft florals wrapped in sweet fruity glow, bergamot, orange and red currant, $36.39), Esprit d'Oscar (powdery lemon blossoms with soft musky warmth, Amalfi lemon and iris, $31), Oscar for Men (fresh citrus with smoky fir resin, $31), Alibi Eau Sensuelle (sweet powdered florals, amber-musk warmth, bergamot, white tea and osmanthus, $100.35).
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